Dallas Cowboys: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Cowboys pay tribute to Marshawn Kneeland with heartwarming video

The Dallas Cowboys are back home for the first time since the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. Kneeland took his own life during the team's bye week, which led to an outpouring of emotion and tributes from teams around the league.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Cowboys shockingly bench former starting wide receiver in Week 12 vs. Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 in an NFC East showdown. Dallas enters this game with a healthier roster than what they've been accustomed to in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 23

Cowboys inactive vs Eagles in Week 12 has surprise player sitting out

The Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1) are coming off their most complete win of the season, knocking off the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16. It's no coincidence that this was also the first game with Quinnen Williams on the roster.

Jalen Tolbert News / A to Z Sports / November 23

Jalen Tolbert's future with the Dallas Cowboys becomes significantly blurrier with latest gameday decision

The Dallas Cowboys announced their inactives 90 minutes before kickoff against the Philadelphia Eagles, and one of the biggest decisions came at wide receiver.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / November 23

NFL insider says Cowboys dipped toes in contract talks with superstar player

There will be a couple of tough decisions for the Dallas Cowboys to make this offseason when it comes to pending free agents. Over the past two years, they've extended quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Jerry Jones News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Announced Unfortunate Personal News in August

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys enter Week 12 with a lot of momentum on their side. They are coming off one of their best performances of the season as they took down the Las Vegas Raiders, 33-16, in Week 11.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / November 23

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Start em Sit Em Week 12 2025 Fantasy

The Cowboys are coming off an offensive explosion, while the Eagles barely survived last week thanks to some missed opportunities by Detroit. Week 12 could see Dallas push the pace, but Philadelphia has the weapons to respond, making this a key fantasy game with high upside across both rosters.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / November 23

Cowboys could take dangerous approach to Pickens' free agency

Cowboys could take a dangerous approach to George Pickens' free agency

Even though everybody has said all the right things about bringing Pickens back in free agency, Jerry Jones has a long and well-documented history of complicating things.

Cowboys' George Pickens admits to making 'some mistakes' during Steelers tenure

Cowboys' Jerry Jones sends message to George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb after curfew violation

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Most 140-yard-games in one NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Inside The Star / November 23

Key Matchups: 3 ways the Cowboys must exploit the Eagles

Few rivalries in the NFL carry the history, intensity, and season-shaping weight of Cowboys vs Eagles. These matchups often define playoff positioning and spark emotional responses from both fanbases.

Brandin Cooks News / Pro Football Rumors / November 23

Saints waive Brandin Cooks; latest on WR’s contract restructure

The Saints have officially put veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks on waivers, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Florio passes along a few of the “contractual technicalities” that were referenced in prior reporting on Cooks’ impending departure, technicalities which held up the transaction.

George Pickens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Cowboys Strongly Considering Franchise Tag For WR George Pickens

According to Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys would like to retain WR George Pickens in 2026 and beyond, which might necessitate the use of the franchise tag

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 23

After just 10 games, the Cowboys cut former 1st-round pick

Some Saturday news popped up yesterday afternoon: the Dallas Cowboys made a move that I at least thought would happen this offseason, not after only 10 games with the team.

NFL News / Inside The Star / November 23

The Eagles want to bury their rivals, and the Cowboys are fighting to save their season

It seems somewhat fitting that today’s opponent for the Dallas Cowboys is the Philadelphia Eagles. Including the playoffs, it will be the 134th meeting between the teams since 1960.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Cowboys Injury Update on Former No. 1 Pick Emerges Before Eagles Game

The Dallas Cowboys' season has been defined by promising flashes leading to typical disappointment. They rank second in the NFL with 29.6 points per game (per Teamrankings.com) but are seeded 10th in the NFC at 4-5-1.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Jadeveon Clowney expected to play in Week 12 vs. Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 4-5-1 with a dominant win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football in Week 11. The Cowboys’ much-maligned defense received reinforcements for the Monday night matchup and the unit produced its best game of the season, sacking Geno Smith four times and holding the Raiders to 236 total yards.

George Pickens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 22

NFL fines Cowboys WR George Pickens $26,085 for MNF goalpost celebration

The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens $26,085 on Saturday, the largest penalty of Week 11, for unsportsmanlike conduct after a use-of-prop violation during his Monday night touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.

DeMarvion Overshown News / Athlon Sports / November 22

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown played in his first game of the 2025 season on "Monday Night Football" in Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Kaiir Elam News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Cowboys make decision on struggling CB Kaiir Elam

The Cowboys made a trade for cornerback Kaiir Elam last March, but they’re moving on eight months later.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 22

Cowboys Waived CB Kaiir Elam, Signed RB Malik Davis

Per Mike Garafolo, the Cowboys have waived CB Kaiir Elam and signed RB Malik Davis from their practice squad. Dallas acquired Elam from the Bills in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 22

Cowboys 2026 Cap Panic Is Fake

The Cowboys’ 2026 cap panic is fake. With $45–60M in space, disappearing dead money, and flexible deals, Dallas can afford George Pickens and three $20M defensive tackles.

Dallas Cowboys News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22

'They Have Contender Talent' Cowboys Get Harsh Reality Check Despite Having Strong Roster

The Dallas Cowboys still have the talent of a contender, but their season has exposed critical flaws that could derail another playoff chase. Despite flashes of dominance on both sides of the ball, inconsistency and a grueling road ahead have turned high expectations into cautious optimism.

Brandin Cooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Saints Reportedly Attempted To Include ‘Poison Pill’ In Brandin Cooks’ Deal To Clear Waivers

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reports that the Saints agreed to a revised contract with veteran WR Brandin Cooks before waiving him.